JUDY CANOVA ,AMERICAN COMEDIAN ,SINGER BORN 1913 NOVEMBER 20
JUDY CANOVA ,AMERICAN COMEDIAN ,SINGER BORN 1913 NOVEMBER 20 Judy Canova (November 20, 1913 – August 5, 1983) (another source gives her birth date as November 20, 1916),[1] born Juliette Canova,[2] (some sources indicate Julietta Canova), was an American comedian, actress, singer, and radio personality.[3] She appeared on Broadway and in films. She hosted her own self-titled network radio program, a popular series broadcast from 1943 to 1955. Biography[edit source] Early career[edit source] She was born in Starke, Florida, one of seven siblings, to Joseph Francis Canova (1873-1926), a businessman, and Henrietta E. Canova (née Perry; 1872-1930), a singer. Young Juliette (or Julietta) became "Judy" and began her show-business career with a family vaudeville routine, joining her sister Annie and brother Zeke. Their performances as the Three Georgia Crackers took them from Florida theaters to the Village Barn,[1] a Manhattan club. Canova sang, yodeled, and ...